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HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a System Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany.

System Operations Engineer

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The Key Person shall provide support to the mission performance of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System:

System operations in a real-time operations environment;

End-to-end operations monitoring;

User messaging systems configuration and operation;

Configuration of event monitoring and end-to-end monitoring systems;

Monitoring infrastructure configuration and operation;

Multi-mission element and infrastructure operations;

Mission Performance System Evolutions for existing and new programs, in particular for EPS-SG and Jason-CS.

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline;

End-to-end system operations in a real-time spacecraft operations environment;

Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Darmstadt. We welcome applicants who are available from October-2016 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation (both in English and in Word) to Ms Veronika Horvath at jobs@hespace.com, quoting job DED-HP-3193 before 23-09-2016.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Please note: Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.